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... the warranty card, and in the space provided below. For your new CD-receiver. KDC-X492 KDC-MP438U KDC-MP408U KDC-MP338 CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D'EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Kenwood Corporation '~ R~EIAOD'Y" H3'Radio· '!IREADY «i Me D Madefor @J iPod Take the time to the...
... the warranty card, and in the space provided below. For your new CD-receiver. KDC-X492 KDC-MP438U KDC-MP408U KDC-MP338 CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D'EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Kenwood Corporation '~ R~EIAOD'Y" H3'Radio· '!IREADY «i Me D Madefor @J iPod Take the time to the...
Instruction Manual
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... 21 Specification s 23 Panel illustrations used to AAC, MP3, and WMA data stored in iPod, USB device, and CD-R/RW as "audio files." The "AAC' logo is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. 2 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Playing AAC, MP3, and WMA data This document refers to describe operations in this document The control...
... 21 Specification s 23 Panel illustrations used to AAC, MP3, and WMA data stored in iPod, USB device, and CD-R/RW as "audio files." The "AAC' logo is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. 2 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Playing AAC, MP3, and WMA data This document refers to describe operations in this document The control...
Instruction Manual
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...Detail Audio item to the setting.) Bass level "BASS t' -8 - +8 Middle level "MID t' -8 - +8 Treble level "TRE I 6 KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U1KDC-MP338 Right 15 Fader "FADER" Rear 15 - Middle level Middle Center Frequency "MID F" 0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz - _...,..,. Front 15 Exit Audio Control ...mode (Volume control mode) *Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U. **Function of Audio Control Press the Control knob for each source. 1 Select the source to adjust Press the...
...Detail Audio item to the setting.) Bass level "BASS t' -8 - +8 Middle level "MID t' -8 - +8 Treble level "TRE I 6 KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U1KDC-MP338 Right 15 Fader "FADER" Rear 15 - Middle level Middle Center Frequency "MID F" 0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz - _...,..,. Front 15 Exit Audio Control ...mode (Volume control mode) *Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U. **Function of Audio Control Press the Control knob for each source. 1 Select the source to adjust Press the...
Instruction Manual
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...;O (AUX: -8- +8) Loudness* "LOUDNESS" OFF/ON Dual Zone System* "2Z0NE" OFF/ON *Function of Rear channel by [SRC] button. - Adjust the volume of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U. *lKDC-X492 only. *2KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U only. *3KDC-MP338 only. ~ • Volume offset: Sets each source's volume as a source.) Dual lone System Main source and sub source...
...;O (AUX: -8- +8) Loudness* "LOUDNESS" OFF/ON Dual Zone System* "2Z0NE" OFF/ON *Function of Rear channel by [SRC] button. - Adjust the volume of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U. *lKDC-X492 only. *2KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U only. *3KDC-MP338 only. ~ • Volume offset: Sets each source's volume as a source.) Dual lone System Main source and sub source...
Instruction Manual
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In CD &Externaldiscsource Disc title Track title (In External disc source... Station name "STATION NAME" Music title/ Artist name/ Album name/ Genre "TITLE" Frequency "FREQUENCY" Clock "CLOCK" In Satellite radio source Channel name Music title Artist name Composer name Category name Label name Comment Band &Channel number Clock "CHANNEL NAME" "SONG TITLE...will be displayed depending on currently selected browsing items. In HD Radio source _ _WIiI I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U1KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 General Operation Display Switching Changes displayed information on each source will...
In CD &Externaldiscsource Disc title Track title (In External disc source... Station name "STATION NAME" Music title/ Artist name/ Album name/ Genre "TITLE" Frequency "FREQUENCY" Clock "CLOCK" In Satellite radio source Channel name Music title Artist name Composer name Category name Label name Comment Band &Channel number Clock "CHANNEL NAME" "SONG TITLE...will be displayed depending on currently selected browsing items. In HD Radio source _ _WIiI I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U1KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 General Operation Display Switching Changes displayed information on each source will...
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Function of KDC-MP40BU Frequency Step Setting Changing the tuning frequency step. Release your fingers from the bunon after the display appears. English I 9 The frequency step changes to ...
Function of KDC-MP40BU Frequency Step Setting Changing the tuning frequency step. Release your fingers from the bunon after the display appears. English I 9 The frequency step changes to ...
Instruction Manual
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... Multi Jog Select mode Press the [MJOG) button. ~ • List Select cannot be performed during Random play or scan play. 10 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Randomly plays the music in the disc changer is preceded or followed by "*" another folder. Cancelling Direct Disc Search Press the [~II) button...number. 1 Enter the disc number Press the number buttons on ("DISC REP ON"), and Repeat playoff ("REP OFF") sequentially. Function of USB/CD of Audio file List Select Search for at the end. Push the Control knob towards left for the song you want to listen to root...
... Multi Jog Select mode Press the [MJOG) button. ~ • List Select cannot be performed during Random play or scan play. 10 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Randomly plays the music in the disc changer is preceded or followed by "*" another folder. Cancelling Direct Disc Search Press the [~II) button...number. 1 Enter the disc number Press the number buttons on ("DISC REP ON"), and Repeat playoff ("REP OFF") sequentially. Function of USB/CD of Audio file List Select Search for at the end. Push the Control knob towards left for the song you want to listen to root...
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... of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U Function of iPod iPod Select Search for the song you want to listen to by turning the control knob. 1 Enter Multi Jog Select mode Press the [MJOG] button. Push the Control knob towards up for and playing a song Movement between items Selection of Music CD Track ...English I 11 Displays the play . Function of item Return to previous item Return to by selecting the same menu item as that of the builtin CD player. • Track Select cannot be performed during Random play. Push the Control knob towards up . Displays the current music No. 2 Select ...
... of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U Function of iPod iPod Select Search for the song you want to listen to by turning the control knob. 1 Enter Multi Jog Select mode Press the [MJOG] button. Push the Control knob towards up for and playing a song Movement between items Selection of Music CD Track ...English I 11 Displays the play . Function of item Return to previous item Return to by selecting the same menu item as that of the builtin CD player. • Track Select cannot be performed during Random play. Push the Control knob towards up . Displays the current music No. 2 Select ...
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... Can be set in other than standby state. GIED: Can be set during Satellite radio source. m : (]iJ: Can be set while HD Radio source. - : Can be displayed or referenced, Make a note of satellite radio. -OF-F/O-N-1*-/ Sets whether to which the item is tu rned on the display. ...the display when no "DIMMER" *1,2,3 operation is displayed. 2 Select the menu item Push the Control knob towards up or down . 12 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Sets the CD read mode, m • You can set to "ON. • Refer to display the red dotted line on . When "ENTER" is...
... Can be set in other than standby state. GIED: Can be set during Satellite radio source. m : (]iJ: Can be set while HD Radio source. - : Can be displayed or referenced, Make a note of satellite radio. -OF-F/O-N-1*-/ Sets whether to which the item is tu rned on the display. ...the display when no "DIMMER" *1,2,3 operation is displayed. 2 Select the menu item Push the Control knob towards up or down . 12 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Sets the CD read mode, m • You can set to "ON. • Refer to display the red dotted line on . When "ENTER" is...
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... during Menu mode Select the "AMS CONTROL' display. Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select Clock Adjustment item during Menu mode Select the "SECURITY CLR" display. Function of KDC-X492 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to use the audio unit when the unit is first...
... during Menu mode Select the "AMS CONTROL' display. Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select Clock Adjustment item during Menu mode Select the "SECURITY CLR" display. Function of KDC-X492 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to use the audio unit when the unit is first...
Instruction Manual
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..." Automatically tunes to (page 12). 2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the Control knob for 10 seconds, the name at least 1 second. 14 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Demonstration mode Setting Turning the demonstration mode ON/OFF. 1 Select Demonstration item during Menu mode Select the "RECEIVE MODE" display. For how to...
..." Automatically tunes to (page 12). 2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the Control knob for 10 seconds, the name at least 1 second. 14 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Demonstration mode Setting Turning the demonstration mode ON/OFF. 1 Select Demonstration item during Menu mode Select the "RECEIVE MODE" display. For how to...
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When the volume is connected. In Satellite Radio tuner source ~ Preset band select [FM] Channel select ~ [~]/[~] ~ Recall preset channels [1] - [6] ~ ~ About[((~] This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE ...VOL-~~ A U D - - +_ _ $11( __-+++--An *!--DIRECT In Tuner/HD Radio source ~ Band select [FM]/[AM] Station select ~ [~]/[~] ~ Recall preset stations [1] - [6] In CD/USB source Music select ~ [~]/[~J ~ Folder/Disc select [FM]/[AM] ~ [~II] Pause/Play *KDC-X4921MP438U/MP408U only General control ~ Volume control [VOL] ~[SRCJ Source select ~ Volume reduce ...
When the volume is connected. In Satellite Radio tuner source ~ Preset band select [FM] Channel select ~ [~]/[~] ~ Recall preset channels [1] - [6] ~ ~ About[((~] This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE ...VOL-~~ A U D - - +_ _ $11( __-+++--An *!--DIRECT In Tuner/HD Radio source ~ Band select [FM]/[AM] Station select ~ [~]/[~] ~ Recall preset stations [1] - [6] In CD/USB source Music select ~ [~]/[~J ~ Folder/Disc select [FM]/[AM] ~ [~II] Pause/Play *KDC-X4921MP438U/MP408U only General control ~ Volume control [VOL] ~[SRCJ Source select ~ Volume reduce ...
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... the "DIALING MODE" item allows you connect an HD Radio, Tuner features of the unit are disabled and changed to this unit, it will display a correct title, etc. • When the iPod is connected to this unit, "KENWOOD" or ",/" is displayed on the operating conditions of the... AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) • Playable disc media CD-RiRW/ROM • Playable disc file format ISO 9660 Levell /2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. • USB device Playable Model KDC-X492, KDC-MP438U, KDC-MP408U • Playable USB device USB mass storage class • Playable USB device ...
... the "DIALING MODE" item allows you connect an HD Radio, Tuner features of the unit are disabled and changed to this unit, it will display a correct title, etc. • When the iPod is connected to this unit, "KENWOOD" or ",/" is displayed on the operating conditions of the... AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) • Playable disc media CD-RiRW/ROM • Playable disc file format ISO 9660 Levell /2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. • USB device Playable Model KDC-X492, KDC-MP438U, KDC-MP408U • Playable USB device USB mass storage class • Playable USB device ...
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To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the 8 battery. 2. Connect the wiring harness connector to which they correspond. AWARNING If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short circuit, that in a spot exposed to professionals. Do not install the unit in turn may die. • If the console has a lid, make sure the wires aren't touching to a power source that the faceplate will not hit the lid when closing and opening. If you use your own screws. Therefore, the speaker wire ...
To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the 8 battery. 2. Connect the wiring harness connector to which they correspond. AWARNING If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short circuit, that in a spot exposed to professionals. Do not install the unit in turn may die. • If the console has a lid, make sure the wires aren't touching to a power source that the faceplate will not hit the lid when closing and opening. If you use your own screws. Therefore, the speaker wire ...
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...FM/AM antenna input - _ (KDC-X492/MP438U/MP408U) ,--~=LTr;:'J"~"";t;I FM/AM antenna input (KDC-MP338) Fuse (lOA) To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory KDC-X492/MP438U :0:0] Rear preout L:O:O]R Front preout [0:0] SubWoofer preout KDC-MP408U LR 0 0 Rear preout/SubWoofer preout .~ KDC-MP338 OL Rear preout/SubWoofer preout OR... 11 1 - 0 Battery wire (Yellow) I t - When this terminal is required. Front preout lb=C31 (KDC-MP338 only) _.--- Connecting Wires to Terminals Steering remote control (Light BluelYellow) (KDC-X492/MP438U/MP408U only) To use , leave its cap on.
...FM/AM antenna input - _ (KDC-X492/MP438U/MP408U) ,--~=LTr;:'J"~"";t;I FM/AM antenna input (KDC-MP338) Fuse (lOA) To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory KDC-X492/MP438U :0:0] Rear preout L:O:O]R Front preout [0:0] SubWoofer preout KDC-MP408U LR 0 0 Rear preout/SubWoofer preout .~ KDC-MP338 OL Rear preout/SubWoofer preout OR... 11 1 - 0 Battery wire (Yellow) I t - When this terminal is required. Front preout lb=C31 (KDC-MP338 only) _.--- Connecting Wires to Terminals Steering remote control (Light BluelYellow) (KDC-X492/MP438U/MP408U only) To use , leave its cap on.
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... and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Align the holes in the same manner. IT/N T@ @N @@ NT /1 TToyota cars N: Nissan cars !?-=r ~~8mm smm MAX. H@ I 20 KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 If the unit is removed, remove the lower two locations. ~ ~ • The frame can be removed from the catch pins on the upper...
... and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Align the holes in the same manner. IT/N T@ @N @@ NT /1 TToyota cars N: Nissan cars !?-=r ~~8mm smm MAX. H@ I 20 KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 If the unit is removed, remove the lower two locations. ~ ~ • The frame can be removed from the catch pins on the upper...
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... USB device is upsidedown. READ ERROR: The file system of the vehicle, and then the protection function is not operating properly. ¢ Reinsert the CD. The CD is broken. ¢ Copy the files and folders for some reason. ¢ Press the reset button on the unit. COPY PRO: A copy...as a source although no playable audio file. • Media was played that the unit can remove the USB device/iPod safely. 22 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Connect an USB device, and change the source to the iPod has failed. ¢ Check that the connected iPod is an iPod ...
... USB device is upsidedown. READ ERROR: The file system of the vehicle, and then the protection function is not operating properly. ¢ Reinsert the CD. The CD is broken. ¢ Copy the files and folders for some reason. ¢ Press the reset button on the unit. COPY PRO: A copy...as a source although no playable audio file. • Media was played that the unit can remove the USB device/iPod safely. 22 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Connect an USB device, and change the source to the iPod has failed. ¢ Check that the connected iPod is an iPod ...
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...response (±1 dB) : 10Hz - 20 kHz Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) KDC-X492 : 0.008 % KDC-MP438U/MP408U/MP338: 0.01 dB Signal to change without notice. English I Load (CD) KDC-X492 :4000 mV/l0 kO KDC-MP438U/MP408U/MP338 : 2500 mV/10 kO Preout impedance :::;; 600 0 Auxiliary input ... : 182 x 53 x 155 mm 7-3/16 x 2-1/16 x 6-1/8 inch Weight : 3.1 Ibs (1.40 kg) Specifications subject to Noise ratio (1 kHz) KDC-X492: 110 dB KDC-MP438U/MP408U/MP338: 108 dB Dynamic range : 93 dB MP3 decode : Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 WMA decode : Compliant with Windows Media Audio AAC decode...
...response (±1 dB) : 10Hz - 20 kHz Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) KDC-X492 : 0.008 % KDC-MP438U/MP408U/MP338: 0.01 dB Signal to change without notice. English I Load (CD) KDC-X492 :4000 mV/l0 kO KDC-MP438U/MP408U/MP338 : 2500 mV/10 kO Preout impedance :::;; 600 0 Auxiliary input ... : 182 x 53 x 155 mm 7-3/16 x 2-1/16 x 6-1/8 inch Weight : 3.1 Ibs (1.40 kg) Specifications subject to Noise ratio (1 kHz) KDC-X492: 110 dB KDC-MP438U/MP408U/MP338: 108 dB Dynamic range : 93 dB MP3 decode : Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 WMA decode : Compliant with Windows Media Audio AAC decode...